Venous reflux disease (VRD) occurs when veins do not properly return blood to the heart. Health experts refer to it as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). VRD most commonly affects the legs and ...

However, they may trigger symptoms for people with certain health conditions. With gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acidic foods like tomatoes and citrus fruits can irritate the esophagus, ...

Despite its name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart (although some of the symptoms are similar to a heart attack). Heartburn, also called acid indigestion, is an irritation of the ...

Heartburn is both a symptom and cause of oesophageal tumours. I’d wish I’d known this years ago, but I was still lucky. Had my cancer not been caught when it was, thanks to that panini, I ...

While antacids help relieve acidity and heartburn, they may disrupt the natural balance of gut bacteria. The acidic environment of the stomach acts as a barrier against harmful bacteria. When stomach ...

Acid reflux, a prevalent condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causes stomach acid to travel back into the esophagus, inducing a burning sensation in the chest. Although there are ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may affect the tongue. Symptoms include a burning feeling in the mouth, bad breath, and tooth decay. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is the medical term for acid ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that significantly affects populations in both developing and developed countries. Due to both intrinsic pathology and ...

For clinicians, the results of this study suggest the need for careful monitoring and management of [gastroesophageal reflux disease] symp­toms in RA patients, particularly those undergoing MTX ...

A hiatal hernia can shift the positioning of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) valve and lead to reflux with related heartburn, regurgitation, burping or hiccuping after eating, irritated throat, ...